Chang dance


Chang dance is a folk dance from Rajasthan, India. It is also referred to Dhamal, dhuff dance,, and as Holi dance as it is performed during the Hindu festival of the same name to celebrate the defeat of evil. It is a group dance performed by men, carousing and singing riotously to the rhythmic beat of the chang instrument.
It originates from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. This dance period is starts from the Maha Shivaratri festival and ends on Dhulandi, which is the day after the Holi festival. Folk songs used in this folk dance are called Dhamaal. All men sings, dance and dance. Meanwhile, some represents also plays which is called Sang.

Instruments

Chang dance starts from Mahashivratri during day and night whole the month and ends at last of Holi festival. People after agriculture and domestic work collects in Chauk and enjoys it.

Area of chang dance

Chang dance event is all over Rajasthan. But this major area shekhawati region where this dance is much disciplined, systematic way with sponsored scheme. This dance is usually in the border districts States of Rajasthan are found.